Gorillas in the Mist

3 DAYS ITENERARY TO BWINDI NATIONAL PARK

Track half of the world’s surviving population of mountain gorillas on this short Uganda safari.

SAFARI HIGHLIGHT

·         Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Bwindi national park

·         Day 2: Gorilla tracking in Bwindi

·         Day 3: Transfer back to Kampala /Entebbe

 Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Bwindi impenetrable National Park

The driver/guide from our company will meet you on your arrival at the airport and transfer to the south western part of the country. Stop at the equator for land mark photo taking, and then drive through Mbarara road. Break for lunch on the way then proceed to Bwindi impenetrable National Park the home of Mountain Gorillas. It is estimated to half of the world’s surviving population of mountain gorillas shared by Uganda, Rwanda and Congo. The drive is long but enjoyable. Proceed to Buhoma while viewing the terraced hills of Kigezi Highlands once known as Switzerland of Africa. Then arrive at the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Gorilla Safari Lodge

Meals: Full board

DAY 2: GORILLA TRACKING BWINDI

After breakfast with packed lunch, you will be escorted to the starting point for briefing UWA staff and your guide. The time taken and the terrain vary (1- 8 hours) this depends on the movement of these gentle giants. Do not forget to carry rainy coats and the other items to protect your camera equipment.

After the tracking, then we shall return to our accommodation.

 Accommodation: Gorilla Safari Lodge

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Bwindi to Kampala - Entebbe

After the well prepared breakfast, we drive back to Kampala through the vast rolling hills on to the long horned cattle farmlands with Lunch en-route and a stopover at the equator.

The trip will end at the airport or to the destination of your choice.